The heart of our support - offering a holistic, person-centred approach to give women the skills to live an empowered life.
The Women’s Work Heart (WWH) programme supports women across Derbyshire living with complex needs, in order to improve their circumstances and wellbeing.
The programme recognises that often issues and barriers affecting wellbeing are entwined, for example, women may be affected by domestic violence; lack financial independence or be in debt; be struggling with mental health and or low self-esteem; be dependent on drugs or alcohol; as well as struggling with managing relationships and parenting.
An integrated approach and personalised approach
Following a full assessment of each woman’s particular needs, we refer them to other projects at Women’s Work such as our Freedom programme (to address domestic violence), counselling and parenting courses. We also signpost and support women to access other services if they need other support not offered by Women’s Work, for example, the urgent help of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, (an initiative between Derby City Council and Refuge to support women at high risk to escape domestic abuse). Our team of counsellors can provide therapeutic support to women with emotional stress arising from a variety of issues such as bereavement, depression or change in circumstances.
For rehabilitation for drug and alcohol, specific NHS and private services can be found via Rehab 4 Addiction at the following link; Rehab 4 Addiction – Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Derbyshire
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What our empowered women have to say...
After doing the Anger Management Programme, I recognise my triggers now and I can open up more and talk.
Member – Anger Management
After Healthy Emotions, I am able to look at things more positively and feel I will make better choices in the future.
Empowered Women
Nice staff and nice building and good sessions. I have been doing parenting sessions and I’ve found it to be good for my understanding. I have tried other parenting sessions at my local school but didn’t like the staff or how it was run. Good different here learned a lot about myself and kids. Thank you for everything
Member – Heart of Parenting
After doing the Anger Management programme, I am now able to walk away from situations rather than hurt someone
Member – Anger Management
Fantastic programme, run by amazing ladies. Has made me feel more confident and have a better outlook on life.
Member – Freedom Programme
I have been given so many new opportunities since I have been at Women’s Work. My eyes have been opened!